Apple Valley
Homes for Sale in Riverdale, GA
All 174 homes for sale in Riverdale, GA · median $239,900 · 109 homes for sale in 30274
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of November 2026, the MLS records 2 closed sales in Apple Valley in Riverdale, GA since 2026, the most recent in September 2026. Across Riverdale as a whole, 412 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $228,300, 38 median days on market, with 196 homes for sale today. At that median and Clayton County's 2025 rate of 34.15 mills, annual property tax runs about $3,120.
Apple Valley's pricing sits well below the broader Atlanta-area conversation, with a median around $154,000 and price per square foot near $146. At this level, condition does most of the work in setting value — buyers are pricing in what a home needs done to it as much as what it already offers, and that spread shows up in how long homes sit before going under contract.
A median of just under 100 days on market tells you this is not a bidding-war environment. Sellers who price realistically for condition and location move; sellers who chase a number without factoring in deferred maintenance tend to sit. With only six closings in the current window, treat any single data point here as directional, not definitive, and lean on a comparable-by-comparable read before setting a list price or an offer.
Figures in this note are as of September 1, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Apple Valley right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Apple Valley is a Riverdale community in Clayton County where entry-level pricing and a longer typical time on market define the current trade rather than any listed amenity package — current MLS data shows no community amenities identified.
Georgia MLS sales records identify 35 homes in Apple Valley that have changed hands since 2023, built between 1963 and 1971 (median 1968), with a median living area of about 1,227 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: Georgia MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community. Georgia has no statewide parcel roll comparable to Florida’s DOR file, so ownership and homestead shares are not shown.
Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.
Who Apple Valley is best for.
Best for
- Buying primarily on price per square foot rather than shared amenities.
- Planning to invest in updates or renovation as part of the purchase.
- Working with a flexible timeline that can absorb a longer-than-average time on market.
Probably not for
- Needing a clubhouse, pool, or other on-site amenity as part of daily life.
- Requiring a fast close in a competitive, low-inventory bidding situation.
- Buying turnkey with no appetite for condition-related negotiation or repair work.
The market around Apple Valley
Apple Valley is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 30274, 135 homes are on the market and 20% are under contract — a steady corner of Riverdale.
Across Clayton County, 918 homes are active and 235 pending (20% under contract).
In ZIP 30274 (Riverdale), 20 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $197K ($133/sq ft), with a median 42 days on market. Right now 12 active and 3 pending listings put supply at about 7.2 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 30274 housing market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Apple Valley specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Apple Valley buying strategy.
If we were buying in Apple Valley today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Apple Valley.
A value-driven corner of Clayton County
The numbers here point to a market built on affordability rather than amenity draw. With no clubhouse, pool, or other shared feature showing up in current listings, the appeal of Apple Valley is the home and the price, full stop. That makes it a straightforward transaction for buyers focused on acquisition cost per square foot rather than lifestyle extras.
The nearly three-and-a-half month median time on market is the number to plan around, whether you're buying or selling. On the sell side, it argues for pricing to condition from day one rather than testing the market high. On the buy side, it means less urgency and more room to negotiate, inspect thoroughly, and walk away from a home that doesn't check out. With a small closings sample, we'd recommend pulling live comparables before locking in a number in either direction.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Apple Valley. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a market this condition-sensitive and thinly traded, the value we add is in the comparables work — pulling what's actually closed nearby, reading each listing's condition against its price per square foot, and helping you avoid overpaying on a home that looks fine in photos but needs real work. We'll give you a straight read on what a longer days-on-market figure means for your specific timeline, whether that's a patient buy or a pricing strategy built to actually close.
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Data sources & freshness
| Under-contract shares | Georgia MLS records, as of 2026-11-13 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2026 (2 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Georgia DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Georgia MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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